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Amicus Law solicitor urges parents to act now on SEND consultation before “rights are quietly rolled back”

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being urged to engage with the Government’s ongoing consultation on proposed reforms, before changes that could significantly weaken their rights are introduced.

Amicus Law Associate Solicitor Rebecca Roberts, who specialises in education law, is calling on families across the South West to make their voices heard before the consultation closes.

Rebecca, warns: "The proposals outlined in the Government’s recent SEND reform white paper represent a significant and concerning shift in how support...

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Foot Anstey bolsters its Real Estate Group with new Legal Director

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed Kee Evans as a Legal Director to its Planning and Environment team, part of its Real Estate Group, and the firm's Energy and Infrastructure and Developer Sectors. She will be based from the firm's Bristol office.

Kee will bring considerable experience in acting for both public and private sector clients, including major housebuilders, utilities, banks and blue-chip companies. She has expertise in advising on all aspects of planning, highways, compulsory purchase and environmental law.

Prior to joining Foot Anstey, Kee spent 17...

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Newton Print staff volunteer at charity event for homeless

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 09/20/2022 - 12:11pm

TWO members of staff from a Devon-based family-run printed-packaging company recently volunteered to help serve free meals at a charity event for the homeless (September 2022).

Luke and Tristan Besley from Newton Print Ltd attended the event organised by the global charity Rapid Relief Team in support of the Shekinah Mission’s work with the vulnerable.

Tim Besley, Managing Director at Newton Print in Newton Abbot, which specialises in printed carton-board packaging for food and drink producers, said: “We are extremely proud of Luke and Tristan for taking time out of their...

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Weightlifting Event at… a church?

There are some things you wouldn’t naturally expect to see in a church… and weightlifting is one of them!

But that’s what’s happening at Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, as they host a special Weightlifting and Live Music Event, which everyone of all ages is being invited to.

The weightlifters, who are from the charity Tough Talk, will be perform live powerlifting demonstrations on Wednesday 28th September, 7.30pm, and there will be even a chance for audience members to take part in an interactive competition!

The individuals are made up of East...

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The Imaginarium of Us returns to Exeter’s local parks with their unique blend of magic, creativity and fun

They’re back – Burn the Curtain return with their rambling alfresco museum-experience in Green Circle Parks Mincinglake, Riverside and Ludwell Valley this September and October. They’re inviting you to step outdoors into a fantastical experience and discover a side to your local park that you’ve never seen before!

Burn the Curtain believe that any space can be magical, and that any one of us can create magic moments, and this is what ‘The Imaginarium of Us’ did last year. They're thrilled to be able to continue that work, building upon those magic moments and creating new ones...

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Exeter named as runner-up in University of the Year award      

Exeter has been named as runner-up in the coveted University of the Year award in the influential The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 .

The University also recorded a significant rise in the overall national ranking, moving to 13th position, it has been announced today (Friday, September 16th 2022).

High levels of student satisfaction, quality of teaching and graduate employment prospects are all highlighted as key factors in Exeter’s success in the notable ranking.

Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter said: “...

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Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations

Buckland Abbey

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

Garden Tours

Fri 2, Fri 9 and Fri 16 Sep. 2 - 3pm.

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Michele Jones, Head of Sales

Allison Homes South West expands as new marketing and sales team is appointed

Housebuilder Allison Homes South West has appointed Michele Jones as Head of Sales alongside two key hires in the sales team as part of the company’s ambitious two-year growth strategy.

Michele will head up sales and marketing at Allison Homes South West. She joins with 20 years of experience in the property industry, holding previous positions at Baker Estates and Redrow. Her role will see her manage and drive sales across the region.

Also joining the team is Field Sales Manager Trisha Birch-Hawkins, who previously worked at Baker Estates and Redrow.

New Sales...

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Former fighter pilot from Devon who served the Queen says her radiant smile would light up the room

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/16/2022 - 6:08am

A Devon man who spent a year on secondment from the Royal Air Force at Buckingham Palace as Assistant to the Master of the Household has described the Queen as a “quite remarkable woman” saying it was an “honour and a privilege” to have served her.

Sqn Ldr Adam Fox-Edwards, a former Tornado Fighter Pilot who now owns and runs Devon Hampers from Lifton in West Devon, had the specific task of organising the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, and recalls how she had a “radiant smile that would light up a room”.

He said: “She had a lovely sense of humour and was very...

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Exeter-based Lightfoot partners with Mina to launch market-leading EV charging fraud prevention solution

  • Partnership guarantees that businesses are paying for genuine business miles when drivers are charging at home or at public charge points
  • Tech link-up eradicates charging fraud when households have more than one EV

EV Payment experts Mina, and Exeter-based telematics, driver coaching tech, and rewards platform provider Lightfoot, today announce their partnership to stamp out EV charging fraud for businesses with electric fleets.

Their partnership comes at the height of EV demand, and as businesses increasingly question what measures are in place to...

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State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II publically screened at locations in Exeter 

The state funeral for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be screened at Exeter’s Northernhay Gardens and at other locations in the city on Monday 19 September.

The state funeral will be shown on a large screen in Northernhay Gardens and the public are welcome to attend. As capacity is limited, attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis.

The funeral will also be shown at Exeter City Football Club and at the Conference Centre at Sandy Park.

Monday 19 September, the day of the state funeral, will be a bank holiday. The funeral service is due to start at...

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